gyne
gyne · gynes
The primary reproductive female caste of social insects, those destined to become queensThe primary reproductive female caste of social insects (especially ants, wasps, and bees), those destined to become queens.
Meaning
3 sensesThe primary reproductive female caste of social insects (especially ants, wasps, and bees), those destined to become queens.
(informal)Gynecologist
(informal, uncountable)Gynecomastia
Origin
Borrowed from Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “female”). Doublet of quean and queen. Clipping oBorrowed from Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “female”). Doublet of quean and queen.
Clipping of gynecologist.
Clipping of gynecomastia.
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